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SM14 VBC

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,196 mi
Last recorded153,196 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 VBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 153,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 143,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 130,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 99,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 38,337 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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SM14 VBC is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM14 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM14 VBC registered?

SM14 VBC is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2014.

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